ORIENTE (Observatory of Research on Innovation in Education: New Technologies Evaluation)
Web Site by ORIENTE network
- Published
- Web address : http://web1046.server19.greatnet.de/oriente/
- Language : English
Subjective Assesment
This is a rather new association of European experts dealing with issues related to evaluation in education and training. Information provided at the web-site is still rather limited, but it is still work in progress. Intentions are mentionned to provide an information and communication system for all those who are involved in the filed of evaluation.
Overview
From the web-site: "ORIENTE is a European network of researchers specialised in the evaluation of ongoing research tackling educational, institutional, organisational and symbolic aspects of new learning environments mediated by ICT. The network uses different approaches to evaluation, from cluster evaluation, case studies, using quantitative and qualitative methodologies, monitoring progress and appraising outcomes through both external assessment or participatory designs.
The network is providing a platfom for the exchange of information and communication on any kind of issues related to the use of educational technology and evaluation. ORIENTE is consisting of individual and institutional members from various European countries which are working in the networks professional domain. A Steering Committee is coordinating the networks's activities, including the selection and participation of projects, which are funded on a national or European base. Such activities are presented in the section "Projects". These projects are either initiated by the partners of the network themselves or by other international institutions or organisations requesting cooperation in selected areas to which ORIENTE can provide expertise such as: Evaluation activities of educuational approaches and projects and Evaluation research.
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